GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
portlydignified
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
raffleto engage in a raffle
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler